Organized as part of the CARTES trade show, the SESAMES Awards reward
the best technological innovations in terms of smart cards, digital
security, identification, secure transactions and contactless since 1995.

The projects submitted are presented to 38 jury members,
international experts recognized in their field, who choose the
finalists and the winners of the SESAMES Awards, in total impartiality
and confidentiality of entries, thus highlighting the most dynamic and
most ingenious companies.

The SESAMES Awards reward the best projects in 10 categories. For the
first time this year, the SESAMES Discovery will give an award to the
best innovation presented by a start-up company.The SESAMES
Awards’ finalists will be presented at CARTES in the SESAMES Area,
hall 4. The Winners will be announced during the SESAMES Awards
Ceremony, on November 5th, 2012 (upon invitation).

About CARTES 2012:The CARTES 2012 show, taking
place from 6 to 8 November at the Parc des Expositions in Paris-Nord
Villepinte, is the world's leading event in smart technologies for
security, payment, identification and mobility. With 143 countries
represented, 450 exhibitors and 140 conferences with international
experts, CARTES 2012 is an essential trade show for all the players in
this highly dynamic market. This year, for its 27th edition, CARTES 2012
is putting the spotlight on India.